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I folks , I’ve just joined this group as I feel not really anywhere to go to talk about this stuff. Albeit I have been volunteering for British heart and stroke foundation. Been helping people who have suffered strokes. well l I had a cardiac arrest just after my 50th birthday , I had never been ill
I folks , I’ve just joined this group as I feel not really anywhere to go to talk about this stuff. Albeit I have been volunteering for British heart and stroke foundation. Been helping people who have suffered strokes. well l I had a cardiac arrest just after my 50th birthday , I had never been ill
Cagney31
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Having a STEMI in mid 40's...the search for underlying causes / answers for premature CHD.
Hi Everyone, My husband had a major STEMI in March 2023 with a full blockage of his circumflex artery. He was 44 years old and playing 5-a-side football in a local sports centre when he collapsed without warning. Thank goodness it happened there of all places however, as the swift actions of his team
Hi Everyone, My husband had a major STEMI in March 2023 with a full blockage of his circumflex artery. He was 44 years old and playing 5-a-side football in a local sports centre when he collapsed without warning. Thank goodness it happened there of all places however, as the swift actions of his team
Fortunate1
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
just had a pacemaker cardioverter defibrillator fitted
hi I’m 18 years old and I’ve been fitted with a new pacemaker defibrillator fitted I was vvvvrushed in because my old pacemaker got infected I’ve also had a mechanical valve fitted can anyone advise me can you live a normal life
hi I’m 18 years old and I’ve been fitted with a new pacemaker defibrillator fitted I was vvvvrushed in because my old pacemaker got infected I’ve also had a mechanical valve fitted can anyone advise me can you live a normal life
Sweetgabby
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
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I/V ICD update on query 15 days ago
I posted a query on experience of having a Boston Instruments I/V cardioverter defibrillator fitted as I was getting bumps and beats since the implant three weeks ago. I gave feedback following contact with the hospital who advised me no issues and I needed to let it settle down.Today I took a call
I posted a query on experience of having a Boston Instruments I/V cardioverter defibrillator fitted as I was getting bumps and beats since the implant three weeks ago. I gave feedback following contact with the hospital who advised me no issues and I needed to let it settle down.Today I took a call
Chinkoflight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
Tom Lockyer: I was technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds after cardiac arrest
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Lucy-Admin
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Supraventricular Tachycardia Support
3 months ago
Tom Lockyer: I was technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds after cardiac arrest
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Lucy-Admin
Administrator
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
3 months ago
Tom Lockyer: I was technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds after cardiac arrest
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Lucy-Admin
Administrator
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
3 months ago
Tom Lockyer: I was technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds after cardiac arrest
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Tom Lockyer shares his story with BBC News stating that he was ‘technically dead’ for two minutes and forty seconds after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68346337 Without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator, he would not be alive today. Visit
Lucy-Admin
Administrator
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Heart Failure Support
3 months ago
Boston Scientific I/v cardioverter) defibrillator question
Hi looking for first experiences of having the above device fitted. I'm one week on from the implant and the soreness from the operation is settling down. I am still sleeping on my right side which is fine. But when I am lying flat the box starts firing off, I guess in cardioverter mode. It's set
Hi looking for first experiences of having the above device fitted. I'm one week on from the implant and the soreness from the operation is settling down. I am still sleeping on my right side which is fine. But when I am lying flat the box starts firing off, I guess in cardioverter mode. It's set
Chinkoflight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Day 46 in hospital and finally discharged
Well as promised an update and outcome of sorts. Day 46 in my local hospital CCU, up at 5.00am for an early prep for an op. I was first admitted on January 27th following a syncope (collapse) while running at myocal Parkrun. 3 days later a ventricular tachycardia was picked up on my implanted loop
Well as promised an update and outcome of sorts. Day 46 in my local hospital CCU, up at 5.00am for an early prep for an op. I was first admitted on January 27th following a syncope (collapse) while running at myocal Parkrun. 3 days later a ventricular tachycardia was picked up on my implanted loop
Chinkoflight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Mother's Day
Hey Everyone Now I know not everyone has a Mum or celebrates the day but I just wanted to share my experience It's Mother's Day on Sunday. Now this Mother's Day is significant for me for 2 reasons Firstly, well it's kinda obvious isn't it... Olive... I'm now a Mum (well Mum to be) Dan is treating
Hey Everyone Now I know not everyone has a Mum or celebrates the day but I just wanted to share my experience It's Mother's Day on Sunday. Now this Mother's Day is significant for me for 2 reasons Firstly, well it's kinda obvious isn't it... Olive... I'm now a Mum (well Mum to be) Dan is treating
Valentina98
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Measuring force of heart beats?
Hi. I'm Amelia. New here. Age 63. Paroxysmal AFib since at least 2015. Dx in 2018. Rx Metoprolol. Question: is there any way of measuring the force of your irregular heartbeats? Just wondering if that could explain the difference between people who don't feel their Afib and people that feel all of it
Hi. I'm Amelia. New here. Age 63. Paroxysmal AFib since at least 2015. Dx in 2018. Rx Metoprolol. Question: is there any way of measuring the force of your irregular heartbeats? Just wondering if that could explain the difference between people who don't feel their Afib and people that feel all of it
Amelia123_usa
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
16 hours ago
12 month blanking period. Long post
It's just about 12 months since my ablation and it's been a crazy ride but I'm now a month without any detected afib and 2 weeks fully off Flecainide.I'm not counting my chickens yet but here's my story to hopefully give hope to people on this forum. Happy to answer any questions people may have on the
It's just about 12 months since my ablation and it's been a crazy ride but I'm now a month without any detected afib and 2 weeks fully off Flecainide.I'm not counting my chickens yet but here's my story to hopefully give hope to people on this forum. Happy to answer any questions people may have on the
MisterMagoo
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
21 hours ago
Bisoprolol
HiOn 1.25mg bisoprolol for heart failure also have LVSD, AFib and had AV node ablation and pacemaker. My pacemaker is set 70bpm hr so doesn't really go any higher than this and I believe the purpose of bisoprolol is to lower heart rate, so the question is why do I need bisoprolol when my heart rate is
HiOn 1.25mg bisoprolol for heart failure also have LVSD, AFib and had AV node ablation and pacemaker. My pacemaker is set 70bpm hr so doesn't really go any higher than this and I believe the purpose of bisoprolol is to lower heart rate, so the question is why do I need bisoprolol when my heart rate is
Nomis21
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
24 hours ago
Is coping with arrhythmia... "strong" or "weak"?
I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be interested in replying. I wonder what others' views are on "being strong" when faced with illness, well - arrhythmias in our case (for some daily, maybe
I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be interested in replying. I wonder what others' views are on "being strong" when faced with illness, well - arrhythmias in our case (for some daily, maybe
Ppiman
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 days ago
Symptoms after cardioversion
It's nearly two weeks since I had a successful cardioversion after being in permanent AF following an ablation ten weeks ago. I'm on 5m bisprolol and 200mg amiodarone daily. I'm feeling much better for being in NSR and able to do a lot more (I was very symptomatic in AF). I do still get slightly breathless
It's nearly two weeks since I had a successful cardioversion after being in permanent AF following an ablation ten weeks ago. I'm on 5m bisprolol and 200mg amiodarone daily. I'm feeling much better for being in NSR and able to do a lot more (I was very symptomatic in AF). I do still get slightly breathless
JoDogBlue
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 days ago
Side Effects or Arrhythmia?
How do you discern what is a side effect of a new med vs a side effect of arrhythmia? I feel absolutely terrible. I feel like I am 100 years old, am fatigued, feel super lethargic, and short of breath with exertion. My legs ache. I can't sleep. I feel super, super worn down and just physically unwell
How do you discern what is a side effect of a new med vs a side effect of arrhythmia? I feel absolutely terrible. I feel like I am 100 years old, am fatigued, feel super lethargic, and short of breath with exertion. My legs ache. I can't sleep. I feel super, super worn down and just physically unwell
MeganMN
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 days ago
afib and antidepressants
I am thinking of going back on antidepressants. I have had two catheter ablations for afib with my last one being one year ago. I am experiencing ectopics now and may need to go back on Sotalol if I drop back into afib. Is it safe to take antidepressants with Sotalol or other anti-arrhythmics?
I am thinking of going back on antidepressants. I have had two catheter ablations for afib with my last one being one year ago. I am experiencing ectopics now and may need to go back on Sotalol if I drop back into afib. Is it safe to take antidepressants with Sotalol or other anti-arrhythmics?
nmack
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 days ago
More questions
First question: I had an episode of atrial fibrillation Friday morning. Usually, when I have an episode, I feel normal after it stops. I took a flecainide and it stopped after a couple of hours, but I felt bad the rest of the day - as if I were still in afib, without the pounding heart. I took a couple
First question: I had an episode of atrial fibrillation Friday morning. Usually, when I have an episode, I feel normal after it stops. I took a flecainide and it stopped after a couple of hours, but I felt bad the rest of the day - as if I were still in afib, without the pounding heart. I took a couple
HotGuacamole
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 days ago
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
I have been diagnosed with AF and slowly getting my head around it all. I’m on blood thinner rivaoban and sotalol and rampril. I’ve just head a letter from cardiologist from our 3 monthly catch-up and noticed on diagnosis he has also put on preserved LV function, any of you lovely people know what that
I have been diagnosed with AF and slowly getting my head around it all. I’m on blood thinner rivaoban and sotalol and rampril. I’ve just head a letter from cardiologist from our 3 monthly catch-up and noticed on diagnosis he has also put on preserved LV function, any of you lovely people know what that
layla3
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 days ago
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